Today, development actors see urban heritage as a resource for their territory, which is why they need to define its economic value. This evaluation is a delicate exercise as such patrimony is generally a complex reality, consisting of four interdependent economic, cultural, social and

In the Global South, access to decent housing and secure land tenure remains a great challenge for most urban dwellers. Yet secure land tenure is a key component of urban resilience. This paper summarizes the results of a desk-based study on collective tenure in cities in developing countries

dynamics. A recent study conducted by the Ecole d‘urbanisme de Paris1 examined thirty projects in the sectors of construction and essential services that had been undertaken by AFD and partnering sponsors in Haiti, the Central African Republic, and other countries between 2005 and 2015. Grouped under the

For cities to protect themselves against climate change, strong political commitment is of course necessary. But just this is not enough: A panoply of institutional, strategic and social factors is also required. This article presents the conditions—as identified by three AFD-commissioned research

African countries confront vast economic, social, and environmental challenges. Although urban issues bear upon many of these challenges, they have remained a secondary priority for governments and the international community. The growing gap between infrastructure and services already built and

This book contributes to knowledge on the functioning of urban labor markets in Sub-Saharan Africa by investigating a variety of questions. Which individuals lack access to employment or are employed beneath their capacities? Does education improve working conditions? What opportunities does the